grant

Meanings

• noun

  A sum of money or other valuable thing granted or bestowed; a gift.

  - "He was granted a large sum of money for his research."
  - "The foundation grants scholarships to deserving students."

• verb

  Give (something, especially a right or privilege) legally or officially.

  - "The king granted the request of the nobleman."
  - "The university grants admission to students based on their merit."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡɹænt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

allow , concede , concur

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grant
rant , can't , ranted , granting , aunting

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Variants

List of all variants of grant that leads to same result
grant , grantable , granted , granter , granters , granting , grantor , grantors , grants , Archibald Alexander Leach , Archibald Leach , Cary Grant , Grant , Hiram Ulysses Grant , Ulysses S. Grant , grant-in-aid , grants-in-aid , Grant's gazelle , Grant's gazelles , block grant , block grants , land grant , Banting , Frederick Banting , Sir Frederick Banting , Sir Frederick Grant Banting , Grant DeVolson Wood , Grant Wood , Wood

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French grant, from granter, 'to cry out, proclaim,' from granter, 'to shout,' from gRAND, 'loud.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'grant' is derived from the Old French word 'granter,' which means 'to cry out' or 'to shout.'

2. The largest grant in history was awarded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, totaling over $36 billion.

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Related Concepts

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1. patronage: The financial support or sponsorship of an artist, writer, or other creative person, or of a charitable, educational, or scientific institution.

2. subsidy: A sum of money granted by the government or other organization to help pay for the costs of a project or business.

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Culture

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The term 'grant' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of royal or noble patronage. It is also used in the context of financial aid, such as educational or research grants.

How to Memorize "grant"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a generous person handing over a check or a certificate to someone in need. Visualize the feeling of receiving a grant and the opportunities it opens up.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grant' with words like 'gift,' 'subsidy,' and 'patronage.' Remember that it refers to something given freely and generously.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'grant' with 'gives a lot,' or 'generous and open-handed.'

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